Peri menopause: The horror sequel

Welcome to my personal journey through the early stages of perimenopause. It's often felt like a horror sequel, full of unexpected twists and turns. Join me as I navigate the uncharted territory of changing hormones, surprising symptoms, and the quest for understanding. You're not alone in this story.

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The horrors of the symptoms

If perimenopause were a horror movie, the symptoms would be its most terrifying villains. I'm talking about the sweats that feel like a sudden haunting, the mood swings that could rival any demon possession, and the brain fog that makes you question your own sanity. It's the relentless insomnia, the unexpected aches, and the emotional roller coaster that leaves you feeling drained. These aren't just minor inconveniences; they're the elements that can disrupt daily life and make you feel alienated from your own body. I’ll delve into the specific 'horrors' I've encountered, offering a candid look at the less-talked-about aspects of this transition. It's time to pull back the curtain on these pervasive, often invisible, struggles.

Peri-Menopause vs My Sanity

There are so many things, I wish someone talked to me about as you get older.

You know things will change, but what I didn’t realise is how much and how quickly .

Peri Menopause: The Horror Sequel

I started Peri Menopause at 38, so I’ve had a good year of my body changing, I have suffered with awful periods since I had my youngest son so 10 years. I bringing this up because firstly sex became really painful it felt like a hot poker going in, the first time I didn’t have a period, I can’t describe to you the pain I felt and I really thought something had ruptured so I contacted the doctor. They did an examination with their little head torch like their mining for gold, Took some swabs sent them off. A few days I had an appointment for a scan because my results came back irregular. So I panicked I made my mum come with me, she stroked my head and took my mind off things as 2 nurses (who are the real MVPs) scanned my uterus.

Turns out I have Adenomyosis, which is gynecological condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus (the myometrium). As this trapped tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds during menstruation, it causes the uterus to enlarge, leading to painful and heavy periods.

The symptoms include:

Dysmenorrhea: Severe, debilitating menstrual cramps.

Menorrhagia: Very heavy menstrual bleeding, often accompanied by blood clots.

Pelvic Pain: Chronic pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, and a feeling of heaviness.

Dyspareunia: Pain during intercourse.

I can either take the pill, which was an immediate no, I’ve never had a good experience on the pill and it turned me into a rage filled psychopath.

Or I can have a hysterectomy, which is what I’ve chosen, I actually can’t wait it may be a rough recovery but it’s worth it.

Sex, I am both horny but have no sex drive, I want sex but I also don’t want sex but I’m drier then the Sahara, make it make sense.

Hot flushes, this is the one nobody tells you your whole body will feel like it’s on fire, literally fire. Head to toe, sometimes I get this weird heat rash on my face or chest or both !!! It comes out of nowhere and goes just as quickly but it can make you feel quite unwell, like you’re going to pass out. The only way I could explain it is like going through puberty again, the hormones I’m moody and lastly the weight gain. I feel really uncomfortable, it seems really easy to put weight on, I’m really not happy so I know I need to put more effort into my diet and gentle exercise.